[Ref Air Pilot’s Manual 1 – Flying P.240]

FREDA in-flight check

F – Fuel

1. Fuel on and sufficient
2. Fuel tank usage monitoried
3. Mixture rich or leaned as required
4. Fuel pump on and Fuel pressure

R – Radio

1. Radio frequency correctly selected
2. Radio volume satisfactory
3. Radio squelch satisfactory
4. Any necessary radio calls

E – Engine

1. Oil Temperature
2. Oil Pressure
3. Mixture set correctly
4. Carburettor heat (need?/No need?)
5. Check of other system (suction gauge)
6. Electrical system (ammeter/loadmeter, battery…)
7. Air-driven gyroscopes

D – Direction

1. DI aligned with Magnetic compass at straight and level flight

A – Altitude

1. Subscale seting

 

Note: The about check should be carried out in every 15 mins or so.